Its appearance, its color, its scent: nothing about lavender goes unnoticed! Straight out of a Provençal postcard, lavender is also a beneficial plant that helps facilitate relaxation .
Condition: have a garden where lavender grows.
Lavender infusion can be made from garden lavender. Take advantage of the summer blooms by cutting a few stems early in the morning, just above the leaves (using scissors or pruning shears).
Once harvested, lay the ears flat on a crate covered with paper and let them air dry (avoiding direct sunlight on the flowers).
If the harvest is generous, opt for drying in bouquets, taking care to dry the stems upside down in a dry, ventilated place.
After 2 to 3 weeks, simply remove the stems. Lavender will keep for about a year in a box or bag.
If you don't have a garden, the easiest way to make wonderful lavender infusions is Peace Mémé ! This floral herbal tea, loved by all grannies, has strong notes of lavender, blended with blackcurrant leaves for added subtlety.
To make a lavender infusion at home, you'll need dried flowers. Picked in the height of summer, they'll give your preparation beautiful blue-purple highlights. To make your infusion, choose common lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), also known as "true lavender" or "fine lavender," preferably grown organically .
As lavender is a plant with an intense fragrance , we recommend putting only 2 grams of dried flowers in your cup (or about 10 grams of dried flowers for 1L of water). Bring the water to a boil and let it infuse for about ten minutes before filtering. Note that lavender infusion is just as good hot as iced .
Photographed and foraged for all day long, lavender is more renowned for its captivating scent than for its therapeutic properties.
Its pleasant scent has long been associated with notions of hygiene and purity. In ancient Greece, lavender was already used to perfume and purify bath water. A few sprigs in the bath and that was it! It's no coincidence that the word "lavender" comes from the Latin lavare, which means to wash or bathe.
Lavender has thus become a symbol of peace, purification and healing.
Are you having trouble relaxing? Are you looking for a way to regain control of your breathing and emotions? Why not rely on plants with relaxing properties? Soothing, officinal lavender contributes to optimal relaxation. Traditionally, lavender is recommended if you're feeling stressed. It's said to be able to soothe migraines and headaches, and it also plays a key role in reducing anxiety because it can influence the nervous system. It's not an antidepressant, but it does offer gentle, natural support when you're looking to relax.
What is less well known is that these pretty purple flowers also have a place on the bedside table! Calming and soothing, lavender is perfect as an evening infusion to help maintain a healthy sleep. Verbena, linden, and chamomile are the stars of bedtime, but lavender in a lavender infusion is also an excellent nighttime companion. Because it is well known, it is always easier to fall asleep if you are less stressed or if your mind is more serene. You can even place 2 drops of lavender essential oil on your pillow for an even more restful sleep.
Obviously, marmots have a preference for lavender infusion recipes without added flavors concocted by our master infusers ;)
The stars of the burrow on the lavender side: Peace Mémé herbal tea and Thé Mince Alors?
But nothing is stopping you from experimenting with lavender flower combinations with other plants or fruits...
While its purple fields leave little room for other plant species, once in the cup it's a different story. Lavender, for example, pairs wonderfully with licorice.
Combined in subtly flavored herbal tea recipes, they become an ally for difficult digestion. To calm digestive problems, some grandmother's remedies recommend drinking a lavender-licorice infusion twice a day.
Please note that licorice is not recommended for people suffering from hypertension or pregnant women: always seek advice from a healthcare professional.
More unexpectedly, the combination of lavender and citrus fruits will give your infusions a well-deserved touch of freshness. On one side, lavender, aromatic, calming, and a touch captivating, on the other, lemon or orange, their tangy taste and legendary pep. A perfectly balanced duo that, in addition to soothing the body and mind, will have the merit of titillating your senses and providing, on a daily basis, a little boost that feels good.
If you prefer stronger flavors, you can also try adding a touch of ginger to your lavender infusion.
Between lavender and bees, it's a love story that has lasted forever, or almost. So you won't be surprised to learn that this romance continues... in the cup! The alchemy between the floral flavors of lavender and the sweet side of honey is practically perfect. Sweetness, roundness, finesse, indulgence: you'll love it.
Our lavender infusions
